Event Details

DRIVE YOUR OWN CAR ON SONOMA RACEWAY

This one-day program calls on a specially-developed combination of classroom instruction and in-car exercises to help participants understand the full capabilities of their vehicles. Car-control drills will help hone cornering techniques and explore the concept of lateral load transfer, before drivers are unleashed on our paddock-based autocross track to put their new-found knowledge to thrilling use. And then it’s onto Sonoma Raceway’s world-famous 2.52-mile track, where drivers, bolstered by the expert feedback of our skilled instructors, will discover exactly what their cars can do!

Completion of the Stage 1 course qualifies you to enter Stage 2.

F.A.Q.

1. What vehicles are allowed in the program?Vehicles fifteen years or newer are eligible for this program. Convertibles need to have certified rollover protection. Older vehicles and convertibles can be approved by our team. Please call (800) 733-0345.

2. What constitutes rollover protection?If your car is equipped with active rollbar or fixed rollover protection, you are qualified for the program. Please check with your manufacturer and owner’s manual to see if your car qualifies.

3. What kind of preparation does my car need?Your car should be equipped with tires and brakes in good condition to handle a full day of performance driving or be leaking any fluids. Your car will be checked by our on-site technicians to make sure it qualifies for the day. We will examine the tire side wall and be check for bent tires, which won’t pass our inspection. The car will also need to be free of any loose objects. Fuel is available at the racetrack for a premium price (only credit cards are accepted).

4. What do I need to bring?We will provide helmets for the day, though you are free to bring your own. Participants are encouraged to bring a lunch for the hour break. Your car should be as close to a full tank as possible. Fuel is available at the racetrack for a premium price (only credit cards are accepted).

5. Do I require any previous tracking or driving experience? No, the Stage 1 is open to everyone .

6.Does my insurance cover my car? You’ll have to check with your carrier to see if you are covered for a track day. Lockton Affinity Motorsports offers single-day automobile insurance for events like this. Please visit http://locktonmotorsports.com/

“I have been to a number of performance driving school and this is the best.”

“Simraceway’s Performance Driving Day gets an A++ for great instruction, seat of your pants fun, and putting your car to the test on the awesome Sonoma Raceway road course.”

“I highly recommend putting your training in the hands of the professionals at Simraceway.”